How far is Castlewood, VA from Roanoke, VA?
The driving distance from Castlewood, VA to Roanoke, VA is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castlewood and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castlewood and Roanoke.
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Start on Church Street
61 m · 9 sec · Church Street
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Turn slight left onto Red Oak Ridge Road
1787 ft · 49 sec · Red Oak Ridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Red Oak Ridge Road
2339 ft · 1 min · Red Oak Ridge Road
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Turn slight right onto Trout Farm Road
825 ft · 23 sec · Trout Farm Road
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.5 mi · 4 min · Memorial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 58 Alternate
4.5 mi · 6 min · US Highway 58 Alternate
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Russell Road Northwest
1.5 km · 3 min · Russell Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
1323 ft · 49 sec · Valley Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Cummings Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Cummings Street
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Take the exit slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
62 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke
1832 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, US 220 Business South: Downtown
587 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1668 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Salem Avenue Southeast
849 ft · 31 sec · Salem Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
145 m · 20 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Kirk Avenue Southwest
115 m · 22 sec · Kirk Avenue Southwest
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Turn left
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castlewood and Roanoke.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
62 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Castlewood and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castlewood to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wytheville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Castlewood and 82.5 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.60 one way or $45.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castlewood and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Wytheville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wytheville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castlewood and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 131.54 mi (211.69 km).
#1 Castlewood
Castlewood is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.8901000, -82.2795900 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke
The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia.
| Population | 99,058 |
| Coordinates | 37.2709700, -79.9414300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirk Avenue Southwest (-79.941424, 37.271173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $22.60 | $45.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $25.47 | $50.94 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $27.82 | $55.63 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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